Anthony Martinelli is the founder and editor-in-chief of The Marijuana Herald. He also founded TheJointBlog.com, a cannabis news site he launched in 2011 and sold in 2019, serving as its editor-in-chief during that time. He has worked as a campaign manager and communications director for multiple political campaigns and elected officials. Anthony can be reached at Info@TheMarijuanaHerald.com.
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Inspector General Orders DEA to Halt Warrantless Searches at Airports and Transportation Hubs
The US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has been directed to cease conducting warrantless searches of travelers at airports and other transportation hubs. The directive, issued …
Study: Cannabigerol (CBG) May Treat Inflammation, Pain, and Neurodegenerative Disorders
A new study published in the journal Molecules shines a spotlight on cannabigerol (CBG), a non-psychoactive cannabinoid that’s rapidly gaining attention for its therapeutic possibilities. Unlike …
Study: CBD-Rich Cannabis Shows Promise in Treating Autism Symptoms
A new systematic review published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences explores the potential role of cannabidiol (CBD)-rich cannabis in managing symptoms of autism spectrum disorder …
CA$443 Million in Legal Marijuana Sold in Canada in September, Resulting in Over $80 Million in Tax Revenue
Legal marijuana sales in Canada saw a noticeable drop from August to September, but remained on par with previous months. Licensed marijuana supplies in Canada …
Study Finds Cannabidiol (CBD) Modulates Gut Microbiota to Mitigate Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms
A study published in the journal Phytomedicine, conducted by researchers from the China-Japan Friendship Hospital, investigates how cannabidiol (CBD) influences gut microbiota and metabolic pathways …
Federal Marijuana Banking Legislation Could Still Pass By Year’s End, But Time is Running Out
Efforts to pass the SAFE or SAFER Banking Act during the lame duck session of Congress are gaining momentum, though time is running out. The …
Medical Marijuana Legalized in 39 States: A State-By-State Breakdown
39 states—78% of the entire country—have legalized medical marijuana. In 1996, California became the first state to legalize medical marijuana, paving the way for nationwide …
Florida Issues 22 New Medical Marijuana Licenses After Lengthy Wait, State Now Has Over 700 Dispensaries
Florida’s Office of Medical Marijuana Use has issued letters of intent to approve licenses for 22 companies vying to operate as Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers …
Nebraska Judge Dismisses Legal Challenge to Medical Marijuana Initiatives Approved by Voters
Lancaster County District Court Judge Susan Strong has dismissed a legal challenge aimed at invalidating medical marijuana initiatives that were overwhelmingly approved by voters earlier …
Clinical Trial Finds Combination THC and Acetazolamide Reduces Obstructive Sleep Apnea Severity
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study published in SLEEP by Oxford Academic found that a combination treatment of dronabinol (IHL-42X), a synthetic form of THC, and …
North Carolina: Despite Success of Tribal Marijuana Store in Cherokee, Other Tribes Remain Reluctant to Open Their Own Stores
Despite the success of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians’ marijuana megastore, other tribes in North Carolina remain hesitant to open their own. It’s been …
Judge Halts Minnesota Marijuana License Lottery Initially Scheduled for Tuesday
A Minnesota judge on Monday halted a planned lottery to award adult-use marijuana licenses after applicants who were denied access filed a lawsuit alleging the …
